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Princess Diana ‘daring’ antics that could cause trouble for Royals

Princess Diana enjoyed her life away from media glare as a member of the Royal family

Published July 12, 2026
Princess Diana ‘daring’ antics that could cause trouble for Royals
Princess Diana ‘daring’ antics that could cause trouble for Royals

Princess Diana often sneaked out of Kensington Palace to live an incognito life.

The former Princess of Wales, who passed away in a car accident in Paris 1997, loved to disguise herself and stepped out as an ordinary person.

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Speaking about Princess Diana’s amusing experiences, Royal Butler Paul Burrell reveals: "When she was feeling particularly daring, she opted to wear an elaborate disguise, and kitting her out soon became part of my duty," the former butler wrote.

Burrell continued: "Once, I was sent out to buy a shoulder-length straight brunette wig from Selfridges. Then I had to go to an optician in Kensington High Street and purchase a pair of large, round-rimmed spectacles...When I got back to [Kensington Palace], the princess couldn't wait to try on her new look."

He added: "She tried to keep a straight face but I couldn't help gawping. 'Nobody's going to recognize you! Look at you!'"

Diana then told Burrell: "The smoke in that club got into my eyes—even with the glasses on!" She allegedly continued, "When we were standing outside, we queued far too long for my liking. I started to chat up a man next to us and he didn't have a clue who I was. It was so funny. I could be me in a public place!"

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.